My grandmother devoted a lot of time over the last few decades to extensive genealogical research. Now, I am the caretaker of a large box filled with letters and documents, names and dates scribbled on scrap paper, several filled and half-filled family tree charts, newspaper clippings, etc. etc. There is so much more than what the above photo depicts. The thought of going through it all and I mean really going through it all is equal parts daunting and exciting. I have only scratched the surface, but am thankful for such an opportunity.
Today I made some time to write out a few notes. I had forgotten how much I enjoy doing so, especially when pretty stationery and stamps are involved. A few more have yet to be written, but I will save them for another day. It is always nice to have a little activity such as letter writing to look forward to, is it not?
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So pretty! I love your notecards :)
wow those documents from your grandmother must be really interesting to go through. It must be fascinating to explore and learn about your own family's history like that.
Wow! That's a great thing to inherit, Emily. I spy a family tree template underneath that envelope :)
Thanks for your lovely note! I got in on Saturday, and I'm working on a response :)
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Writing letters and notes is a lost art. I know it's a rare thing for me to even buy stamps let alone write a letter. So sad.
I hope you find some wonderful treasures in your grandmother's stash of paper and that it inspires to you continue on with writing notes and letters to people.
Something I should really start picking up a bit more.
I just wanted to say hello! (I read this post months ago, so it seems silly to comment on it now). But I still swing by to check up on you. :)
I think you're exactly the type of person someone would want to entrust a box full of papers, clippings, etc to - sensitive, respectful of the past, gentle, and thoughtful.
xoxoxox
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